Albany Events

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Join us for the Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K next Saturday October 24th inside the historic Washington Park in Albany, NY 🎃 🏃🏽‍♂️

Everyone is welcome to celebrate at our pre-party from 12:00pm - 4:00pm, featuring free family friendly entertainment, food trucks, photo ops, DJ, candy and pumpkins. The pre-party is completely free to attend and open to the public - no sign-ups needed. This event is sponsored by KeyBank Fly 92.3 Jamz 96.3 & B95.5 👻

Planning to run or walk the 5K? The first race begins at 3:00pm and does require formal registration. Lace up your sneakers, grab your costume and secure your spot on the Trick or Trot Registration page, which includes a free long sleeve runner shirt and chip-timing race results. Post-race awards ceremony includes medals for both races (Competitive and Fun Walk & Run) and Best Costume prizes 🥇

Race Registration Link:
https://zippy-reg.com/online_reg/?e=2436

10/15/2026

Join us this Sunday 10.18 for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Albany, NY in Washington Park 🥰

If you cannot attend, please share this and consider donating to an important cause 💗 Donation link below:

https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=112449&pg=team&team_id=2881584

Three days until this Sunday's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Albany!

Sunday's walk is a single-day celebration; fundraising for a cure is a year-round goal 💯

Commit to a year-round fundraising goal and help save lives at www.makingstrideswalk.org/albany

THANK YOU






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10/14/2026

Capital Region! Register now for KeyBank's 2026 Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K inside the historic Washington Park, located in Albany, NY on Saturday October 24th. Enjoy tons of Halloween photo ops throughout the fully decorated park, along with family friendly activities and giveaways. Registration includes a long sleeve wicker shirt! Costumes are strongly encouraged.

There are two options available:

3:45pm: Competitive Runners
4:30pm: Fun Run & Walk (Strollers are welcomed)

REGISTER (albanyevents.org)

10/08/2026

☃ For the past 18 years, the City of Albany and its local partners have proudly facilitated the purchase and distribution of over 17,000 new, high-quality winter coats and tens of thousands of winter accessories to the children of Albany who are in need. The donations received in 2025 from private and corporate donors allowed for more than 1,000 coats to be distributed across 10 of Albany’s schools. Today, I ask you to assist us with this year’s goal of providing every child in need with winter essentials. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Here's how you can contribute:
• Text CASHFORCOATS to 53555
• Scan QR code or visit the City of Albany’s Office of Cultural Affairs website: www.albanyevents.org
• Mail a check

We thank you for your support. Together, we can make a difference.

09/24/2026

Early registration for KeyBank’s 2026 Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K in Washington Park on Saturday October 24th ends on September 30th at 11:59pm, so get your discounted rate now before prices increase. There are two race options: Competitive and the Fun Run or Walk. We have a ton of exciting things planned throughout the day, so stay tuned and start planning your costume now 👻 🎃

Register Here:
https://zippy-reg.com/online_reg/?e=2436

09/23/2026

TONIGHT! Grab your mats and join us at the University at Albany Collins Circle at 5:30pm for the Arts in the City "Yoga at the Circle".

Students, neighbors, and the entire Albany community are invited to meet us at Collins Circle for an outdoor yoga experience facilitated by The Hot Yoga Spot. Take a break between classes, unwind after the workday, or simply come out, move, and reset with your community.

No yoga experience needed. Just bring a mat and yourself! This event is family friendly and FREE to attend thanks to our sponsors CDPHP, ParkAlbany, Hot Yoga Spot, University at Albany & the Office of Cultural Affairs🧘‍♀️

09/18/2026

After Hours with ACG: Poetry Open Mic Night has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 30, featuring celebrated poet D. COLIN as our MC, host, and featured performer, along with Aila Chiar joining us with a special guest performance! You won't want to miss it!

Join us alongside Albany Center Gallery (ACG), and City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs for an evening celebrating poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and creative expression, as part of the free Arts in the City Series, presented by ParkAlbany & CDPHP

Whether you're an experienced performer or stepping up to the microphone for the very first time, your voice has a place here. We invite poets, spoken-word artists, storytellers, and community members to come share their work.

Sign-ups begin at 5:30 p.m. performances start at 5:45 p.m.
This is a free, family-friendly event, and we’d love to bring the Capital Region poetry community together for an evening of creativity, connection, and expression.

Know someone who does spoken word or poetry? Please share this invitation with them and encourage them to sign up.

We hope you’ll join us at the ACG on September 30! 🥰

09/17/2026

Capital Region! Join us for a FREE outdoor Yoga class this Wednesday 9/23, as Arts in the City takes over the University at Albany at 5:30pm ✨

Students, neighbors, and the entire Albany community are invited to meet us at Collins Circle for an outdoor yoga experience facilitated by The Hot Yoga Spot. Take a break between classes, unwind after the workday, or simply come out, move, and reset with your community.

No yoga experience needed. Just bring a mat and yourself! This event is family friendly and free to attend thanks to our sponsors CDPHP, ParkAlbany, Hot Yoga Spot, University at Albany & the Office of Cultural Affairs.

📍 Collins Circle | University at Albany (Uptown Campus / Collins Circle)
🧘🏽 Facilitated by The Hot Yoga Spot
✨ All experience levels welcome

09/15/2026

Join us this Wednesday for Arts in the City's "Music on the Lawn", a special edition of the Albany Institute of History & Art's lively outdoor concert series! Enjoy great local music, free gallery admission, and a relaxed evening on the museum’s lawn. The concert series is free and open to the public, and held on September 16, 5–7PM. Music on the Lawn is co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund and arranged by the Albany Musicians Association.

Music on the Lawn is supported by M&T Bank, ParkAlbany, CDPHP & The City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs!